Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Help your tent perform its best by applying some simple tips covered in this video.

KEY LEARNINGS
- Protect it from UV rays by keeping it out of sunlight as much as possible
- Store your tent dry and ventilated
- Roll it tight with key techniques
- Spot clean it at home

If you have more questions about your tent and how to care for it best, chat to the friendly staff at your local Macpac store for more information.

This video is developed to help you stay safe and prepare while hiking, walking or tramping in New Zealand. For more how-to videos in the series, continue on to the next video:

- Be ready for all weather: youtu.be/DgCkzM3SAlU
- Tramp like a pro: youtu.be/4CnyD7q2An0
- Managing your temperature: youtu.be/HDrNs6IBefI
- Looking after your gear: youtu.be/OXeGut-fvgs
- How to fit a pack: youtu.be/a_lx-19ezeQ
- Gear Care – Sleeping bags: youtu.be/GtDOgghiHxA

You can get a gear list and all the other information required for your favourite tracks with the NZ Mountain Safety Council’s Plan My Walk app. Visit planmywalk.nz or download from your app store

Visit mountainsafety.org.nz for more resources and videos to help you prepare

Visit the Macpac website: macpac.co.nz https://www.macpac.com.au/

Follow Macpac on Social Media:
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Facebook: facebook.com/macpac

Brought to you by the NZ Mountain Safety Council and Macpac. Learn more about our Outdoor Safety Retail Partnership on the Macpac website.

Filmed by Quite Nice Films Productions 2022